"Unusual and intelligent...An exemplary introduction to Native American culture with its emphasis on the importance of nature." -Publishers Weekly
In Native American legend, the thirteen scales on Old Turtle's back hold the key to the thirteen cycles of the moon and the changing seasons. These lyrical poems and striking paintings celebrate the wonder of the seasons, from the Northern Cheyenne's Moon of the Popping Trees to the Big Moon of the Abenaki.
"This book instills a spiritual respect for our land and an appreciation for the people who were its first caring guardians." -American Bookseller
A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Language Arts
An IRA Teacher's Choice Book
A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
| ISBN: | 9780698115842 |
| Publication date: | 25th August 1997 |
| Author: | Joseph Bruchac, Jonathan London |
| Illustrator: | Thomas Locker |
| Publisher: | Puffin Books an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Poetry Books for Children History People / Places |
"Unusual and intelligent...An exemplary introduction to Native American culture with its emphasis on the importance of nature." -Publishers WeeklyIn Native American legend, the thirteen scales on Old Turtle's back hold the key to the thirteen cycles of the moon and the changing seasons. These lyrical poems and striking paintings celebrate the wonder of the seasons, from the Northern Cheyenne's Moon of the Popping Trees to the Big Moon of the Abenaki."This book instills a spiritual respect for our land and an appreciation for the people who were its first caring guardians." -American BooksellerA Notable Children's Trade Book in the Language ArtsAn IRA Teacher's Choice BookA Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back features in the following genres: Poetry Books for Children, History, People / Places
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Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back was written by Joseph Bruchac, Jonathan London and published by Puffin Books an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group
Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back has 32 pages